Overpower

This combo—the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER—delivers a strong showing in Overpower, a 2023 action title. The benchmark data places this pairing at rank 258 out of 1,744 tested combinations, putting it comfortably in the top 15% of all systems evaluated. This position reflects a balanced platform where the CPU’s high multi-threaded throughput and the GPU’s substantial rasterization headroom combine to produce consistently high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 258 out of 1,744 combos signals that this hardware configuration is a top-tier performer for Overpower, outperforming the vast majority of systems in the database. This ranking is supported by the individual component standings: the Ryzen 9 9900X sits at the 94th percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 4070 SUPER reaches the 84th percentile among GPUs. The system’s overall position is not merely a sum of its parts, but rather a function of how these two components interact under the game’s load.

Examining the CPU’s nearest rivals provides context for its contribution. The Ryzen 9 9900X achieves an average benchmark score of 54,450. Its closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, scores slightly higher at 54,681, a delta of just -0.4%, indicating the 9900X is virtually on par with the X3D variant in synthetic workloads. Against Intel alternatives, the 9900X leads the Core i7-14700F (score 54,097) by 0.7%, but trails the Core Ultra 5 245K (score 55,304) by -1.5% and the Core Ultra 5 245KF (score 55,421) by -1.8%. These sub-2% deltas show that CPU choice among these high-end parts has a marginal impact on the Overpower results, as the game’s performance is likely more dependent on the GPU.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER posts an average benchmark score of 42,576. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores 42,653, a negligible delta of -0.2%. The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE is also close at 42,723 (-0.3%), while the AMD Radeon Pro 580X (41,991) and NVIDIA Tesla M40 (41,897) are slightly behind by 1.4% and 1.6%, respectively. This clustering indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is performing at the expected level for its class, and the combo rank is a direct reflection of this competitive positioning.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of frame rates in Overpower, given the game’s action-oriented nature which typically scales heavily with graphics hardware. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient to handle the game’s assets at 4K resolution, as evidenced by the measured performance at 3840x2160. The GPU’s core clocks are substantial, with a base of 1980 MHz and a boost of 2475 MHz, allowing it to sustain high throughput in demanding scenes.

The data shows a clear relationship between GPU workload and frame rates. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 237.4 FPS, which is likely a CPU-bound scenario where the GPU has ample headroom. As resolution increases to 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, the average FPS drops, indicating the GPU is becoming the limiting factor. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power and 56 RT cores provide the raw processing capability needed for the game’s effects, while its 80 ROPs and 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate handle the final output to the display. The GPU’s 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms it is a high-end part, but the measured FPS deltas between settings show that even this hardware has limits at the highest presets.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user’s target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates, but the data suggests that the High preset at 138 FPS provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance for high-refresh monitors. The Low preset hits 237.4 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play, but the jump to Medium (144.9 FPS) and High (138 FPS) offers diminishing returns in smoothness for a significant improvement in visual quality. The Ultra preset at 114.9 FPS remains very smooth and is recommended for those prioritizing image quality over maximum frame rate.

For 2560x1440, the story is similar. The High preset at 121.7 FPS is the sweet spot, providing a buttery-smooth experience on 120Hz displays. Medium (129.8 FPS) is nearly identical in performance, while Low (212.4 FPS) offers an extreme competitive advantage. Ultra at 101.8 FPS is still highly playable, but the drop below 120 FPS might be noticeable to sensitive users. At 3840x2160, the High preset (105.8 FPS) is the recommended choice, as it remains above the 100 FPS threshold for a smooth experience. Medium (111.1 FPS) is slightly faster, but the difference is minor. The Low preset (180.7 FPS) is the only way to hit very high refresh rates at 4K, while the Ultra preset (86.6 FPS) dips closer to the 60 FPS baseline, making High the overall best value for 4K gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo starts at 237.4 FPS on Low, drops to 144.9 FPS on Medium, then 138 FPS on High, and finally 114.9 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is substantial (a 92.5 FPS difference), indicating a heavy reliance on certain visual effects that are enabled at Medium. The difference between Medium and High is small (6.9 FPS), suggesting that High adds minimal extra load. The Ultra preset costs an additional 23.1 FPS over High, representing the full extent of the game’s graphical demands.

At 2560x1440, the trend continues with a lower ceiling. Low settings yield 212.4 FPS, which still provides an excellent competitive edge. Medium drops to 129.8 FPS, High to 121.7 FPS, and Ultra to 101.8 FPS. The relative deltas are similar to 1080p, but the absolute numbers are lower due to the increased pixel count. The combo maintains over 100 FPS at this resolution even on Ultra, confirming the RTX 4070 SUPER is well-suited for 1440p gaming. The drop from Low to Medium is 82.6 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is only 8.1 FPS, reinforcing that Medium is a significant visual threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed harder, but results remain strong. Low settings produce 180.7 FPS, which is surprising for 4K and indicates the game is well-optimized. Medium yields 111.1 FPS, High 105.8 FPS, and Ultra 86.6 FPS. The difference between Medium and High is just 5.3 FPS, making High the logical choice over Medium for a negligible performance cost. The Ultra preset is the only one that falls below 100 FPS, but at 86.6 FPS, it remains perfectly playable on most displays. The scaling from Low to Medium at 4K is a 69.6 FPS drop, showing that the game’s medium settings introduce substantial shading and texture complexity.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this combo for the highest frame rates?

A: Based on the data, 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates across all settings. At Low settings, the combo reaches 237.4 FPS, and even at Ultra, it maintains 114.9 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rival in this system?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 42,576, which is just 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (score 42,653) and 0.3% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (score 42,723). This indicates performance parity with those cards.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X a bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, the frame rates drop significantly compared to 1080p, suggesting the GPU is the limiting factor. However, the CPU’s high multi-threaded score (46,438 in Cinebench R23) ensures it is not holding back the GPU, as frame rates remain high at all settings.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Medium and High settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 129.8 FPS, while the High preset delivers 121.7 FPS. The difference is only 8.1 FPS, making High the recommended setting for better visuals with minimal performance impact.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 86.6 FPS. While this is below the 100 FPS mark, it is well above the 60 FPS baseline for smooth gameplay, making it a viable option for 4K.

Q: How does the combo’s rank of 258 out of 1,744 translate to a percentile?

A: A rank of 258 out of 1,744 puts this combo in the top 14.8% of all tested configurations. This places it in the upper echelon of systems for Overpower, outperforming the majority of setups in the database.